AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Courts & Immigration: A Manhattan federal judge, Jeannette Vargas, struck down President Donald Trump’s immigrant visa suspension for nationals of 75 countries, calling it “patently unlawful” and beyond the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio; the ruling also covers applicants from St. Lucia and other Caribbean states. Local Governance & Justice: In St. Lucia, Police Commissioner Verne Garde said allegations against Housing Minister Richard Frederick were “not sustained,” after investigators sought statements and could not proceed to legal action. Public Safety & Courts: The Joy St. Omer family’s request for an independent inquiry is set to go to Cabinet, with the focus on how domestic violence reports and protection orders were handled before her death. Police & Crime Update: Police say a person of interest in the Rodney Bay death of Tenisha Yarde was interviewed with counsel and later released, as investigations continue. Tourism & Culture: St. Lucia will unveil a national exhibition for the first of three underwater sculpture parks, with the Dive Park sculptures set for public viewing from Aug. 29 before installation at Anse La Verdure. Regional Development: Saint Lucian Naeem Philbert was elected youngest-ever Co-Chair of the CDB Future Leaders Network, marking a first for an OECS member state. Sports: St. Lucia Kings closed their home CPL leg with a six-wicket win over Jamaica Kingsmen, powered by Matthew Forde’s five-for and Kamil Pooran’s unbeaten 81, moving them to the top of the table.
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